About the role#
WPHL-TV is offering an internship within our live broadcasting department. This is an on-site position based in Philadelphia. You will work 15 to 20 hours per week for a total of 180 hours throughout the program. Your specific schedule will be set in coordination with your department manager, though many hours will occur during live broadcasting and studio production times between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a paid position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with live and studio productions.
- Support the Engineering, News, Production, Creative Services, and Sales departments.
- Help with ENG camera shoots.
- Write a 500-word summary regarding your internship experience.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited broadcasting or film program at a college, university, or technical school.
- Ability to provide your own transportation to the station.
- Experience in broadcast television or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with automated control room applications is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group is a broadcast media company founded in 1996. Based in Irving, Texas, the organization produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content. It operates a large group of local television stations across the United States. The company also manages national properties including The CW and NewsNation.
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